We are Hiring! We are working with a multinational pipeline and energy client that is growing and adding a Project Buyer IV (Electrical) to their team.
Pay Rate: $47.00 – $50.00/hour on W2
Work Type: Hybrid – Houston, TX 77079
Duration: 12-month contract (with possible extension)
Job Overview:
* As Project Buyer IV (contractor), you will oversee all aspects of procurement, from competitive bids to purchase order issuance.
* This role is vital to the success of the electrical program and our company as we execute a large portfolio of capital projects.
Key Responsibilities:
* Project sourcing for various complex, long lead time, high value pieces of electrical equipment as well as services contracts to support a large capital expansion project.
* Understand the need for potential early commitments into the market to ensure capacity availability for Project in service dates.
* Work collaboratively with our SCM Business Partners, Category Managers, and Project team to develop materials and services strategies for complex sourcing.
* Lead sourcing development, proposal solicitation (RFX), evaluation (bid tab), facilitation of technical/commercial clarifications, negotiation and contract execution processes.
* Responsible for planning, reporting, forecasting and communicating on SCM activities.
* Contributes to appropriate risk mitigation plans and processes for Project.
* Collaborates with, and seeks expertise of other SCM departments (Governance, Quality, Legal and Expediting) to meet project deliverables and expectations.
* Ensures compliance with SCM and enterprise governance requirements.
Qualifications:
* University degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or related field (a combination of education and experience will be considered).
* A minimum of seven (7) years of related experience in the SCM field.
* Demonstrated experience purchasing complex electrical equipment for large energy projects.
* Proven communication (oral and written), strong interpersonal, and presentation skills, with influencing and persuasive talents.
* Demonstrated experience with marking up and negotiating complex commercial contracts.
* Capable of explaining deviations to standard terms and conditions to the business on commercial matters to seek agreement or to create an alternative position.
* In depth knowledge of RFx development and execution, contraction preparation and contract management.
* Ability to monitor and manage supplier relationships and performance with minimal supervision.
* Experience with ERP systems for PO creation. Specifically, Oracle – R12 or Cloud.
Preferred Qualifications:
* 10+ yrs of procurement in power, electrical transmission, liquids or natural gas energy industry.
* A postgraduate qualification or MBA.
* Supply Chain Management Professional (SCMP) / Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) designation or equivalent is an asset.
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